VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI vs Citroen DS3 Racing
| Category | Citroen DS3 Racing | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 179 / 177 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 275 / 203 | 250 / 184 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1209 / 2665 | 1207 / 2661 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 171 / 169 | 149 / 147 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Citroen DS3 Racing | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:24.90 | 1:25.94 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:40.30 | 1:43.75 |
| Linas-Montlhery | 2:52.20 | 2:55.80 |
| Sachsenring | 1:46.10 | 1:49.36 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.40 | 1:20.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Citroen DS3 Racing | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.1 s | 17.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.9 s | 22.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 33.6 s | 29.9 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 29.8 s @ 193.0 kph | 29.2 s @ 195.0 kph |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.5 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.1 s | 16.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 25.6 s @ 116.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Citroen DS3 Racing | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.3 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.3 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.4 s | 14.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.3 s | 17.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.6 s | 25.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Citroen DS3 Racing | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 229 kph (142 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Citroen DS3 Racing | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 500 | 467 |
| Straight line speed | 2009 | 2424 |
| Total | 2509 | 2891 |
Verdict
Polo GTI 1.4 TSI is the fastest by a small margin.
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